Project Executive | Path to VP of Construction/COO

Project Executive | Path to Chief Operating Officer

Elmhurst, IL | $175,000–$200,000 + 20% Annual Bonus + Profit Sharing

Flowtec Construction is partnering with a $200M general contractor to appoint a Project Executive to help oversee construction operations and support the continued growth of the business.

With 60 years in business and on track for its strongest year to date, this is an established, well-respected contractor with a client base that includes some of the largest and most recognizable brands in the market.

The company delivers projects across light industrial, manufacturing, cold storage, distribution, retail, restaurants and interiors.

The role

Working directly with the President, you will provide leadership between the executive team and the project management team, helping oversee the delivery of projects and the performance of the people running them.

This position comes with a path to Chief Operating Officer. The opportunity is to establish yourself within the business, take increasing ownership of construction operations and progress into broader company leadership.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing multiple projects, maintaining accountability for financial performance, schedules, quality and client satisfaction.
• Leading and mentoring Project Managers, helping them resolve challenges and develop into stronger project leaders.
• Working with the President on staffing, workload planning and operational priorities.
• Partnering with field leadership to keep project teams aligned and address issues early.
• Reviewing budgets, forecasts and project risks, providing clear visibility into performance.
• Building relationships with key clients and supporting repeat business.
• Improving processes and consistency across the project management team as the company grows.

Who we’re looking for

An experienced Project Executive, operations leader or Senior Project Manager ready to take on broader responsibility within a general contractor.

You should bring strong commercial judgment, experience overseeing multiple projects and the ability to earn the confidence of both project teams and senior leadership. Experience across some of the company’s core sectors would be valuable.

The right person will be comfortable holding teams accountable, supporting their development and taking ownership of decisions that affect the wider business.

Compensation and benefits

• $175,000–$200,000 base salary
• 20% annual bonus
• Profit sharing
• $1,000 monthly vehicle allowance
• 4% 401(k) match
• Generous health insurance coverage

For someone whose long-term goal is to become a VP of Construction/Chief Operating Officer, this offers a direct route into operational leadership within a contractor that already has the history, client relationships and scale to support that next step.

Contact Mike Younie for a confidential conversation.